{"id":44157,"date":"2021-12-18T16:57:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T23:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=44157"},"modified":"2021-12-19T09:02:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T16:02:35","slug":"caramelized-onion-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/caramelized-onion-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instant Pot Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes are light, fluffy, and full of savory flavor from sweet onions, melted cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon. This is a crowd-pleasing side dish for the holidays or any day of the year. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At my house, we love serving up our favorite meals with a side of creamy mashed potatoes. Our classic Instant Pot mashed potatoes<\/a> are an all-time favorite, but every now and then we like to mix things up. This savory take with caramelized onion and bacon is a great twist on traditional potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2764\ufe0f Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe: <\/strong>This is a delicious spin on classic mashed potatoes. The onions add a wonderful depth to the dish, complemented by melted cheese and everyone\u2019s favorite potato topper: bacon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Instant Pot Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Pressure Cooker Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes<\/strong> recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step in making these savory mashed potatoes is to caramelize your onions in the Instant Pot. You\u2019ll use the saute function and a bit of butter to turn your sliced onions soft, melty and slightly sweet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the onions will release liquid on their own, there\u2019s no need to deglaze the pot or add any more liquid to help your Instant Pot come to pressure. After a brief pressure cook, your onions will be dark and caramel-colored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, simply remove the onion from your pressure cooker and add the potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steaming Potatoes in a Pressure Cooker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To cook potatoes for Instant Pot mashed potatoes, you\u2019ll use a steamer basket. You can use a regular metal steaming basket or the trivet that came with your Instant Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: Be sure to add a cup of water to the pressure cooking pot. Otherwise, you risk a burn warning<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the potatoes are totally fork-tender when you remove the Instant Pot lid, you can return the pot to pressure for another couple of minutes. You want super soft potatoes for easy mashing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To serve these fluff mashed potatoes, I like to top them with a crunchy sprinkle of bacon and shredded cheese. You can cook the bacon in the Instant Pot before the onions if you like. Just use the Saute function until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered. Then transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, let it cool, and chop it into small pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use a sharp cheddar or grated parmesan cheese if you prefer a stronger cheesy flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can prepare these potatoes ahead of time if you\u2019re planning. Store the mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat them on the stove, in the microwave or in the Instant Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Instant Pot Potato Dishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love using the Instant Pot to make easy potato side dishes. Here are some of my family\u2019s favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n